Today you will spend some time working on GAMESTAR MECHANIC! This is an introductory program to teach the basics of creating video games. Please use the link below to join our class:

Once you have joined, spend time in class today working through the QUEST and initial levels. You can work on this from any place you have an internet connection. Once you see how basic game design works, by completing the story-line and levels, you will then be able to put this together with the basic coding we work on later this year. Take your time and work through this at your own pace.

Enjoy today's fun day, and be ready to work on creating web sites next week. Relax and Enjoy this reward for your hard work over the last few weeks!

- Mr. S

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

CLICK THE LINK ABOVE

Look For "I Do Not Have An Account"

Click "I AM AUTHORIZED TO JOIN THIS CLASS"

TYPE In A USERNAME (Your Choice But Appropriate)

TYPE In A PASSWORD and CONFIRM IT (Same Password Twice)

ENTER Birthday

ENTER First Name and Last Name

CHECK BOX "I Have Read And Agree To Terms"

CLICK REGISTER

CLICK ON ONE PICTURE FOR EACH GROUP, REMEMBER YOUR CHOICES

CLICK THE SAME PICTURES AGAIN TO VERIFY YOUR CHOICES (You Will Use These If You Forget Your Password)

CLICK "QUEST" And Complete Each Level To Get More Items To Use In A Game You Will Design

GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars use a link provided on the class website to begin learning about how video games are created. Each scholar will work on their own to work through the storyline and levels of the game-making process. Scholars will be required to use Peer Mentoring to help each other through difficult levels prior to instructor intervention.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

STUDENTS MUST START BY READING ALL DIRECTIONS ON CLASS WEBSITE!

Scholars will create individual accounts on Gamestar Mechanic using the link provided on the class website. Scholars will work independently on each level of the storyline to begin creating a video game.

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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due:They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic:They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest:They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others:They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements:They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt:They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone:They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others:They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First:If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble:They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can:They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It:Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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Video Game Design Investigation Project (Semester II)

Next Generation Science Standards Met:

Practices that describe behaviors that scientists engage in as they investigate and build models and theories about the natural world and the key set of engineering practices that engineers use as they design and build models and systems.

Crosscutting Concepts that have common applications across different scientific fields.

Disciplinary Core Ideas that are central to the learning in one of four key domains: physical sciences, life sciences, earth science and engineering.

ISTE 2. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others:

a.Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

b.Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

3. Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information:

a.Plan strategies to guide inquiry

b.Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

ISTE 3.3A: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information, and other resources, for intellectual and other pursuits.

ISTE 3.3D: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real world issues and problems, developing ideas, and pursuing answers and solutions.

CSTA Collaboration 1:Apply productivity/multimedia tools, and peripherals, to a group collaboration and support learning throughout the curriculum.

CSTA CPP1: Use advanced tools to create digital artifacts.

PA CEW Standards Met

PA 13.1.8A Career Awareness and Preparation

Relate careers to individual interest, abilities, and aptitudes.

PA 13.1.8GCreate an individualized career plan including, but not limited to Assessments, Career Goals, individual interests and abilities, and Training/Education requirements.

515-352 Quote Of The Day!

"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Robert Heinlein (Science Fiction Writer)

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12 x 12 x 12 IMPRESSIONS

12 by 12 by 12 is the distance you are being judged by the people you meet every day of every week of every year of your life.

Your first impression starts 12 feet away.This is the distance people see what you are wearing and how you are acting.This is the first chance you have to make sure that people see you in a positive, accepting light.

At 12 inches away you are now about to speak.People will notice the minute details of the way your face looks as you smile, frown, or grimace.People are judging your looks, your demeanor, and the way you carry yourself.The way you shake a hand, smell to others, and present yourself are now under the microscope and you should be aware that what you are about to say will forever place a note in people’s head about your level of maturity.

Finally, the first 12 words you speak are a reflection of your heritage, upbringing, and education level.Whether you like it or not, the person you are interacting with is taking a mental picture of you for future reference.What kind of picture have you given them?How can you make a difference in how you appear?The mark we leave on the world is a made up of the thousands of appearances in other people’s memories.How you are perceived by others is the only yardstick we are all measured equally by.Make your impression a positive lasting one with others, and you will make your world a better place live in.